This famous festival is a celebration of the region’s long association with the Australian Wool Industry. This year’s theme is “Golden Years, Golden Shears” Events include the “Running of the Sheep”, market stalls, quilt show, Thomas the Trackless Train, Sparkles the Clown, shearing demonstrations, Fairy La La Land Shows, Live Entertainment at the Showground and much more. Friday…
Film Screening with the soundtrack performed live by the Grigoryan Brothers. Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan have expanded their creative output by crafting and recording the soundtrack to the award-winning movie ‘A Boy Called Sailboat’. This heart-warming movie, written and developed by Melbourne-based creative team Cameron Nugent and Andrew Curry. Wednesday 29 May 2024…
Paddle the Hunter River with Scott Bevan, confront the mental health front line with The Rosie Project best-selling author Graham Simsion and Anne Buist, and explore the 2,500-year story of Psykhe and Eros with Kate Forsythe—it’s a who’s-who of literary royalty at Singleton Public Library this May. The year-long Singleton Speaker Series continues to gather…
Entree to the Arts in collaboration with Witchetty Grubs Design, is hosting this 2 day workshop. This workshop will include best practices when it comes to cutting, the importance of keeping to 1/4 inch seams, and much more. You will walk away with a beautiful lap quilt. Limited spaces. Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 May…
Dungog by Design “In the Frame” presents “Collages by Georgina Clark” for the month of May. Artist Statement. Georgina became involved in visual arts after she moved to Dungog from Sydney 35 years ago. Largely self-taught, she uses oils to record the local landscape as well as painting portraits of many Dungog residents. More…
The Dungog Arts Society presents this workshop with Dungog-based artist . In this fun class you’ll learn the basics of monoprinting and linocuts to create unique artworks, or add interest to your mixed-media works. Secure your spot now, places are limited! For details and registration, visit: https://www.dungogarts.com.au/?product=workshop-monoprint-and-linocut-8-6-24 Image credit: Alison Kirkman, courtesy of Dungog Arts…
An opportunity has arisen for DAS to run a Life Drawing workshop on Wednesday 8 May at the Dungog Uniting Church Hall. Their model is Ray, who has 20 years experience as a life model. Ray describes himself as a people person who loves to interact with workshop participants, frequently changing poses to inspire artists.…
Amber is a solo Singer/Songwriter from the Southern Highland. She is touring the Upper Hunter from Friday 3 May at Dungog, Saturday 4 May at Scone and Sunday 5 May at Gundy. Friday 3 May 2024 The Royal Hotel Dungog 7.30pm Book a table https://www.dungogroyalhotel.com.au Saturday, 4 May, 2024 Private concert on the deck Book…
Calling all Theatre Directors for this Directing Masterclass. From the moment you choose your play to the time the audience arrives the director’s journey is unique and often unknown. This workshop is the chance to increase your confidence and ability to direct coherently. Thankfully every director is different but no matter what the vision, voice…
The Dungog Arts Society presents this workshop with Dungog-based artist . Discover the art of crafting vegan ‘leather’ from paper shopping bags and transforming paper into a fabric-like material for your creative projects. Learn techniques to alter paper texture, experiment with various materials, and explore creative ideas. Secure your spot now, places are limited! For…